


He’ll also add more draw weight to my bow. Herb said I should try 20 yards next aiming at a vertical line. Lots of target practice today at 10 and 15 yards. "By the time the arrow reaches the back wall, it'll drop right onto the bullseye," he said. I was still shooting high after that, but he said to not worry about that. In my third practice day, I found myself consistently shooting a little high and to the right, so Herb adjusted my sight. I split a nock by hitting it with another arrow.ĪpDay 3. Bill gave me several tips during my target practices, including using my bevel to improve accuracy and making sure my fingers are out of the arrow's path so the vanes don't cut me. My youngest son was shooting arrows like a champ and my oldest son became interested in crossbows as a result of their visit. I took my kids to B&A Archery and they had a great time there. One of the senior archers watched my progress. There were several other archers at the range, too, all of various levels, a good mix of different people from youth to seniors. You could tell these guys love what they do. The various tips and critiques from Herb and Bill were very helpful. In my second set of 6 shots, I got all of them on the white circle! We then moved from 5 yards to 10 yards and then 15. Herb has 30+ years of teaching experience in another field, which is why his instruction was so great. For someone like me who has no real experience with archery, this was a valuable freebie included with my purchase. Herb, one of the shop owners, spent a lot of time training me on the various aspects of my new purchase. The shop had several G2s in stock and I immediately fell in love with a purple one from Bear's 2017 line. After reviewing a number of articles and videos on different beginner bows, I chose the Bear Cruzer G2. I researched archery ranges in Philadelphia and decided to visit B&A Archery in Northeast Philadelphia for their indoor range, large selection of bows, and knowledgeable staff. Today was my very first exposure to the world of archery.
